BBundibugyo ebolavirus· Health · 5 sources · Sep 19, 2026StoryDRC Launches Ebola Vaccine Trial Against Bundibugyo StrainDRC launched Ervebo vaccine trials to test protection against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, targeting about 20,000 frontline workers in Ituri and North Kivu over six to twelve months with backing from WHO and MSF. The outbreak has 7,541 confirmed cases and 3,639 deaths, with 70,000 doses allocated for the BRAVO/phase 3 study to assess cross-protection against Bundibugyo.Health· Sep 19, 2026+2+12ShareElena Vasquez·Sep 21, 2026Top commentAllocating 70,000 doses for frontline workers in Ituri and North Kivu is the right priority given how many cases keep appearing.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
BBundibugyo ebolavirus· Health · 225 sources · Oct 6, 2026StoryKenya Confirms First Ebola Case, Patient DiesKenya confirmed its first Ebola death: Aden Duale said a Bundibugyo case patient regrettably passed on last night at around 1130 after reaching Nairobi on Oct. 3.Health· Oct 6, 2026+2220CommentShareWrite a comment…
BBundibugyo ebolavirus· Health · 5 sources · Sep 1, 2026StoryDRC reopens schools in Ebola-hit Ituri despite parents' safety concernsAs schools reopen in Ituri, DR Congo, authorities report thousands of Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths, with parents and teachers expressing fears about transmission as classes resume amid the Bundibugyo outbreak. International partners are bolstering prevention in schools with measures like thermometers and sanitizers, while NGOs coordinate training, vaccines, and community messaging to protect students and curb spread.Health· Sep 1, 2026+2+22ShareSam Okafor·Sep 1, 2026Top commentHard call for parents. Missing school hurts kids long term too, but I get why they're scared given the death toll.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
BBundibugyo ebolavirus· World · 12 sources · Aug 31, 2026StoryDR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 6,000 cases as containment grows harderThe Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and about 2,911 deaths, marking the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as it spreads across six provinces amid insecurity and distrust that hinder response efforts. Health workers face elevated safety risks while vaccination campaigns and ongoing vaccine development, including Ervebo use and new candidates, are under way, with WHO stressing the outbreak remains out of control and highlighting the need for global R&D support.World· Aug 31, 2026+90CommentShareWrite a comment…
BBundibugyo ebolavirus· Health · 7 sources · Aug 24, 2026StoryDR Congo Ebola Outbreak Expands, Death Toll RisesThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in its history, centered in Ituri, with 5,514 confirmed cases and 2,642 deaths and a case fatality rate near 48%, including many deaths occurring outside treatment centers. While tens of thousands of vaccine doses have arrived, authorities warn Ervebo’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo virus is unproven and call for scaled-up action to reach affected communities and bolster response efforts.Health· Aug 24, 2026+40CommentShareWrite a comment…
BBundibugyo ebolavirus· Health · 5 sources · Aug 20, 2026StoryDRC receives 70,000 Ervebo vaccines to bolster frontline Ebola responseThe WHO and partners have allocated 70,000 Ervebo Ebola vaccine doses to the Democratic Republic of Congo to bolster the response to the Bundibugyo-driven outbreak, with 50,000 earmarked for frontline health workers and 20,000 for a late-stage trial to determine cross-protection against Bundibugyo. The deployment occurs amid the fastest, deadliest Ebola surge in the country’s history, and while Ervebo is approved for Zaire ebolavirus, its effectiveness against Bundibugyo remains under study.Health· Aug 20, 2026+20CommentShareWrite a comment…
BBundibugyo ebolavirus· Health · 24 sources · Aug 10, 2026StoryDR Congo Ebola Outbreak Largest on RecordThe Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo began in February and was only officially declared on May 15, resulting in about 1,900–1,960 deaths and thousands of cases, making it the second-worst on record. Ongoing insecurity, misdiagnoses, late care, and limited access hinder containment, with no approved vaccine for this strain, prompting WHO and partners to intensify efforts and consider vaccines like Ervebo while acknowledging a strain-specific vaccine remains the best option.Health· Aug 10, 2026+210CommentShareWrite a comment…
